Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (Philadelphia)

The cathedral of the city of brotherly love

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the seat of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. It was declared a minor basilica on September 27, 1976.

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History

The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul was consecrated in 1864, after nearly two decades of construction. It is the largest cathedral in Pennsylvania and one of the largest in the United States. Declared a minor basilica in 1976, it was visited by Pope John Paul II in 1979. Its Italian Renaissance architecture makes it a landmark of Philadelphia's religious heritage.

Location

This church is located in Filadelfia, PensilvaniaAmerica.